Ateba Abega Gautier

Ateba Abega Gautier (born 10 April 2002), is a Cameroonian professional mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Early life Gautier was raised in Douala, Cameroon, in a neighborhood where violence was common. As a teenager he frequently became involved in street fights, which he has described as a way to gain respect and avoid being bullied. He has recalled several dangerous encounters during this period, including being stabbed with a screwdriver in one altercation.

Before turning professional, Gautier competed in amateur combat sports, earning a silver medal at the 2024 African Sambo Championships in the 88kg division and winning the UAE Young Muay Thai Championship. On 10 March 2022, he left Cameroon for Manchester, England, where he joined Manchester Top Team under coach Carl Prince to pursue full‑time training.

Dana White's Contender Series On 17 September 2024, Gautier competed on Dana White's Contender Series, where he defeated Yura Naito by technical knockout in the second round. This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.

Gautier was originally scheduled to face Robert Valentin on 12 July 2025 at UFC on ESPN 70. However, the bout was moved to 19 July 2025 at UFC 318 for undisclosed reasons where he won the bout by technical knockout early in the first round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Gautier was originally scheduled to face former LFA Middleweight Champion Osman Diaz on 4 October 2025 at UFC 320. However, Diaz pulled out from the event due to a medical issue and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tre'ston Vines. Gautier won the bout by knockout in the first round via elbows and punches.

Gautier faced Andrey Pulyaev on 24 January 2026, at UFC 324 and won the bout by unanimous decision.

Gautier ended up facing Osman Diaz on 9 May 2026 at UFC 328. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Gautier is scheduled to face Roman Kopylov on 3 October 2026 at UFC 332.

Personal life Gautier is pursuing a degree in geology alongside his fighting career. He comes from a large family in Cameroon, where his brothers help care for his mother while he trains abroad. His nickname, Silent Assassin, was given by his coach due to his quiet demeanor outside competition. He has cited teammate Lerone Murphy as a major influence and mentor. UFC.com Awards 2025: Ranked #2 Newcomer of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Win

Osman Diaz TKO (punches) UFC 328

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Andrey Pulyaev Decision (unanimous) UFC 324

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tre'ston Vines KO (elbows and punches) UFC 320

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Robert Valentin TKO (punches) UFC 318

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Win

José Medina KO (punches and knee) UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Yura Naito TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 72

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Carlos Antonio de Souza TKO (punches) Fight KLB: Series 1

Manchester, England Win

Vuk Lekic KO (head kick) Titan FC 82

Novi Sad, Serbia Win

Yu-Joe Lewis Lai TKO (punches and knee) Full Contact Contender 33

Manchester, England Win

Jan Lysak TKO (punches) Vida FC 3

Manchester, England Loss

Glenn Williams Decision (split) Budo FC 50

Swansea, Wales Win

Israel Mano Decision (unanimous) Africa MMA Open Championships

Yaoundé, Cameroon